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Shipping Industry News
Agri Port is your go-to source for the latest local and global industry news relevant to the shipping and grain vessel loading industry. Stay up-to-date with current events, new regulations, best practices, and essential industry updates that impact your operations.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Ukraine Rolls Out Remote IDs for Seafarers Stranded by War
Ukraine is set to implement a pioneering pilot scheme allowing remote processing of Seafarers’ Identity Documents (SIDs), providing critical relief to thousands of Ukrainian maritime professionals unable to return home...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Boskalis-Allseas Consortium Lands $1.4 Billion Taiwan Gas Pipeline Project
A 50/50 consortium formed by Boskalis and Allseas has secured a €1.2 billion (US $1.38 billion) contract from CPC Corporation Taiwan to build the second offshore gas pipeline from Yongan...
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Reuters
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gCaptain
China Stake in CK Hutchison Port Sale Could Ease Beijing Pressure but US Geopolitical Risks Remain
The proposed inclusion of Chinese shipping giant COSCO in Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison's contentious global ports sale is a potential win for Beijing in a strategic sector, but the deal is far from final and could face resistance from Washington, sources and analysts say.
From
Bloomberg
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gCaptain
First US Cable Boat for Offshore Wind Starts Work in Trump’s Shadow
The first US-flagged boat that can bury the undersea cables to connect offshore wind turbines to the power grid on land has started work within view of the Statue of Liberty and the New York City skyline.
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Two Children Dead After Sailboat and Barge Collide Near Miami
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating a vessel collision between a sailboat and barge near Hibiscus Island in Miami, Florida, that resulted in the deaths of two children and others...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Venture Global Secures Record $15.1 Billion Financing for CP2 LNG Project
Venture Global has announced a final investment decision (FID) and successful closing of $15.1 billion in project financing for Phase 1 of its CP2 LNG facility, marking a significant milestone...
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Houthi Militants Release Video of Kidnapped ETERNITY C Crew Members
Crew members of the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier ETERNITY C have appeared in what maritime security experts describe as a heavily scripted propaganda video following their kidnapping by Houthi militants. The...
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From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
UKMTO Warns of Commercial Vessels Being Detained at Houthi-Controlled Ras Isa Port
Multiple commercial vessels anchored at Yemen’s Ras Isa port are being forcibly detained by Houthi forces despite having proper UN clearance, according to a UKMTO warning issued May 1, 2025....
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Bloomberg
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gCaptain
COSCO’s Profits Surge Ahead of U.S. Tariff Storm
Cosco Shipping Holdings Co.’s profit jumped, along with improved revenue from its transpacific routes, as customers front-loaded shipments ahead of new fees from the US Trade Representative set to target Chinese shippers.
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Reuters
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gCaptain
Pentagon Chief Warns Iran of Consequences for Supporting Houthis
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Iran on Wednesday that it will face consequences for supporting the Houthis, even as the United States has relaunched talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
From
Mike Schuler
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gCaptain
Trump National Security Advisor Mike Waltz to Depart Amid Maritime Policy Momentum -Reports
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is reportedly set to leave the administration following controversy over sharing sensitive military information, departing amid significant developments in U.S. maritime policy which...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Thursday
Soybeans are posting 6 to 8 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday. There were 3 deliveries against May soybeans overnight. CmdtyView’s national front month Cash Bean price is up 9 1/2 cents at $9.98 1/2. Soymeal futures are down $2.30 to $2.50/ton, with Soy Oil futures back up 97...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Corn Leaking Back Lower at Midday
The corn market is trading with contracts down 3 to 4 ¼ cents and December up ½ cent. There were another 25 deliveries against May corn futures overnight. The nearby CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 5 1/4 cents at $4.42 1/2. Export Sales data from this morning...
From
Austin Schroeder
via
Barchart
Wheat Showing Strength on Thursday
The wheat complex is trading with mixed action on Thursday, as contracts are trying to posting some strength. Chicago SRW futures are up 1 to 3 cents. There were 80 delivery notices against May wheat overnight. Kansas City HRW contracts is mixed, with may up 7 and July down ½...
From
Mike Schuler
via
gCaptain
Joint Operation Yields Major Hazmat Violations at NY/NJ Port
Recent joint operations between the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of New York and New Jersey have revealed significant hazardous material compliance issues,...
From
Oliver Sloup
via
Barchart
A Choppy Grain Trade
Grain markets have been choppy over the last several sessions as money flow and technicals push and pull price action. These are the levels to keep an eye on for today’s trade.
From
Andrew Hecht
via
Barchart
Commodity Market Roundup- April’s Top Performers and Underperformers
April was a trying month for markets across all asset classes, and commodities were no exception. Markets experienced significant volatility, and many commodity prices declined.